Category Archives: State News
SHP Stresses Responsible Celebrations During July 4th Weekend
Over the July Fourth holiday weekend, the State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to drive responsibly when traveling to their intended destinations.Across the state, the SHP is participating in...
Jul 04, 2020
North Carolina News – July 3
SOCIAL GATHERING SHOOTINGPolice probe wounding of man at North Carolina gatheringWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina authorities are investigating after a man was brought to the hospital with a ...
Jul 03, 2020
Most Lane Closures Suspended For Fourth Of July
The state will temporarily suspend most highway construction projects that cause lane closures to help reduce the anticipated increased traffic over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.NCDOT will keep ...
Jul 03, 2020
North Carolina News – July 1
AP-US-ELECTION-2020-TRUMP-MILITARYRussian bounties further strain Trump’s bond with veteransCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The relationship between the nation's veterans and President Donald Trump has b...
Jul 01, 2020
N.C. Reopening Stalled, Face Coverings To Be Required
Face coverings will be required in public across North Carolina.At a media briefing Wednesday, Gov. Roy Cooper said the requirement is due to concerns over the increasing coronavirus numbers in the st...
Jun 24, 2020
North Carolina News – June 24
CONFEDERATE STATUES-RALEIGHConfederate monument remnants removed at N Carolina CapitolRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Crews in North Carolina removed the largest remnants of a 75-foot-tall Confederate monument t...
Jun 24, 2020
Latest N.C. Bills Would Allow Further Reopening, July 4th Celebrations
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The North Carolina General Assembly has finalized yet another Republican attempt to let more businesses reopen despite Gov. Roy Cooper's COVID-19 restrictions on commerce. Lawmake...
Jun 24, 2020
Old Meds Destroyed As Part Of Operation Medicine Drop
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation collected and destroyed 13,485 pounds of unused prescription medications on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, as part of Operation Medicine Drop. That translat...
Jun 22, 2020
Driver Road Test Waived For Level 2 Provisional Licenses
With today's signing of House Bill 158 by Governor Cooper, the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will be temporarily waiving the requirement that young drivers seeking a Level 2 Limited Provisional lice...
Jun 19, 2020
North Carolina News – June 19
AP-NC-ARRESTS OUTSIDE JAILPolice arrest 43 people outside jail in CharlotteCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Authorities in North Carolina have arrested 43 people outside a jail in Charlotte. The Charlotte Obser...
Jun 19, 2020